Affairs of the Heart

<p>It’s time for another Ask Me Anything episode, with this one focused on affairs of the heart.</p><p>Thom answers a listener’s question about the desirability of a ‘heart awakening’ and explains why being ‘grounded in the unbounded’ is a more preferable state to aim for.</p><p>He takes on the question of whether partners in a relationship should ‘be on the same path’ or not, and how to manage the dynamic when they aren’t.</p><p>And he gives sage advice for a listener asking about the importance of following through on commitments when our heart is no longer committed to them.   </p><p>As always, another round of practical suggestions for everyday situations that we find ourselves in.</p><p>[00:45] Q - Should I be Hoping for a Heart Awakening?</p><p>[00:58] A - Experiencing Empathy</p><p>[02:37] Empathy Can Be an Overshadowing Feeling</p><p>[04:39] Spontaneous Ideal Interaction</p><p>[06:37] A Completely Useless State to Be In</p><p>[08:05] Grounded in the Unbounded</p><p>[10:00] Q - Can a Relationship Flourish if We Are On Different Paths?</p><p>[10:15] A - Why We're in a Relationship</p><p>[12:12] Who is Suffering in a Relationship?</p><p>[14:00] What is Suffering?</p><p>[15:42] Sharing the Load</p><p>[17:10] Be a Shining Example</p><p>[18:02] Q - How do We Honor Commitments that No Longer Feel Relevant?</p><p>[18:21] A - Commitments Become Unsustainable with Time</p><p>[20:27] The Problem of Severability</p><p>[22:04] Forgiveness of a Promise</p><p>[23:48] The Five Fundamentals of Progress</p><p>[24:51] Time is a Great Healer</p><p><strong>Useful Links</strong><br />info@thomknoles.com <br />https://thomknoles.com/<br />https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles/<br />https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles<br />https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles <br />https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/</p>